Buhari Mourns Arch Critic Yinka Odumakin
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday sent condolences to the family, friends, and acquaintances of Yinka Odumakin, who died in the early hours of the day due to Covid-19 complications. Until his death, Odumankin was the publicity secretary of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere. The late Yoruba Sage was a staunch critic of Buhari and his […]
Events In Nigeria Alarming – Diya Warns Against War
Former Chief of General Staff, Oladipo Diya, has appealed to Nigerians to avoid actions that may lead to war. Diya said there has always been one misunderstanding or the other, but recent events are, ‘alarming’. ‘It is taking a dangerous turn. The signs are ominous. Let us pursue peace and eschew violence at all costs, […]
Road Accident Claims Life Of Another Nigerian Lawmaker
A member of the House of Representatives, representing the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, Hon Haruna Maitala is dead. The lawmaker reportedly died in a road accident along Bade-Gitata road Friday night on his way to Jos. Read Also: The Real Cause Of Most Road Accidents In Nigeria – Amaechi Africa Today News, New York gathered […]
Nigerian Govt Threatens Striking Doctors
The Federal Government has threatened to implement the ‘no work, no pay’ policy if the striking National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) refuse to resume work. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, issued the threat when he appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today. ‘By Tuesday, I will invite them back. If they become […]
Tigray Conflict: World Powers Condemn ‘Human Rights Abuses’
World powers notably the G7 group have said it is ‘strongly concerned’ by reports of human rights abuses in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Tigray region. The group, comprising of the UK, US, and the EU, called for the reported crimes to be investigated and those responsible to be held to account. They also urged Eritrea to withdraw […]
NARD Strike: FG Vows To Deal With Adamant Doctors
Following their resolve not to back down on their earlier strike Federal Government has vowed to invoke labour laws on ‘recalcitrant’ doctors who have remained adamant. On Thursday, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) began a nationwide strike over what they termed the Federal Government’s ‘failure to fulfil its obligations to them’. When he […]
Boko Haram Claims It Shot Down Missing NAF Alpha Jet
Boko Haram terrorists have claimed responsibility for the Nigerian Air Force’s Alpha Jet that went missing in Borno State declaring that it was responsible for shooting it down. The contentious Alpha jet aircraft NAF 475 went off the radar on Wednesday, which made many people suspect that it might have crashed. However, in a video […]
Nigerians In London Storm Abuja House, Tell Buhari To Return Home
Some Nigerians in the United Kingdom have stormed the Abuja House, 2 Campden Hill, Kensington, London demanding for President Muhammadu Buhari’s repatriation. In a video tweeted on his verified Twitter handle, a Nigerian broadcaster and former presidential aide, Reno Omokiri, said they were there to chase the president back home. Read Also: Buhari Furious Over […]
Harris Not Biden Is America’s President – Apostle Suleiman
The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry International, Apostle Suleiman, in a video gone viral, has said Kamala Harris is the President of America in waiting. He said the incumbent, President Biden is only there to prepare the way for his vice, a development he claimed would be made manifest between one to two years. […]
Buhari Asks Senate To Confirm Justice Abdullahi As FCT Chief Judge
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, asked the Senate to confirm Justice Salisu Abdullahi as substantive Chief Judge of the High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The request was contained in a statement issued and made available to newsmen by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. According […]
Vaccine Rollout In Europe ‘Unacceptably Slow’ – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday decried Europe’s shortcomings with regards to the rollout of vaccines describing it as ‘unacceptably slow’. The world health body also stated that the region’s surge in coronavirus infections was ‘worrying’. The Director for Europe of WHO, Hans Kluge said in a statement on Thursday said.‘Vaccines present our best […]
How Gunmen Attacked Me, Killed My Orderlies, Soludo Narrates
Former Central Bank Governor and an aspirant for the 2021 Anambra governorship, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has narrated how he narrowly escaped death when gunmen unleashed terror on him and his security aides on Wednesday evening. The former CBN chief while describing the killing of three of his police orderlies as senseless prayed for the repose […]